2027 Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship/2028 2L Summer Associate - Washington, D.C.

Stinson LLP • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Stinson LLP offers the Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship for a first-year law student. The opportunity includes paid Summer Associate positions for Summer 2027 and Summer 2028, a dedicated attorney mentor, and up to $30,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance. Fellows receive $15,000 after successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program if they remain in good academic standing and intend to return for a 2L Summer Associate position. They may receive an additional $15,000 after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time associate position. The Summer Associate salary is $3,846 per week. Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits because the positions are temporary.

The fellowship is based in Washington, D.C. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and must be submitted by Friday, January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applicants should provide a response of fewer than 500 words to the specified belonging prompt, a current resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript (or anticipated date of receipt of grades), and a legal writing sample. Incomplete applications missing materials other than an unofficial law school transcript will not be considered. Stinson avoids scheduling interviews during study days or final examination periods.

Requirements

• Be a 1L law student.
• Have a strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate student if applicable, and law student.
• Have effective legal writing skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate community involvement and work experience.
• Have an interest in areas of law that match the firm's practice areas.
• Commit to practicing law in the firm location for which the candidate is applying: Washington, D.C.
• Submit the requested application materials, including a response under 500 words to the belonging prompt, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and legal writing sample.

Benefits

• $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program, subject to the stated academic-standing and return-intent conditions.
• An additional $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate Program and acceptance of a full-time associate position.
• Assigned firm attorney mentor.
• Paid Summer Associate positions for Summer 2027 and Summer 2028.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed